While Bloys' remarks about the episodes' running time was good news for fans, he also delivered a bit of bad news for anyone hoping to see those proposed Game of Thrones spin-offs on screen any time soon.

HBO confirmed in May that it was exploring a series of spin-offs further delving into author George R.R. Martin's epic fantasy world.

But Bloys said the network's current priority is on delivering the final series of Game of Thrones before any spin-offs are looked at in detail.

In the latest installment, viewers saw the Mother of Dragons issue an invitation to the King of the North to come visit her at Dragonstone, and next week's third episode will reveal what happens when Jon arrives.